New Zealand'Appointment with death' cards shocking for elderlyReligious extremists have been sending cards to the elderly asking them to pick the date they will die.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandJews fundraise to fight animal welfare codeHeads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.27 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew shrine to mark saint's Remuera timeA shrine to Saint Mary of The Cross MacKillop was unveiled in Auckland yesterday.17 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nunMary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandA blessing on both sidesThe canonisation of Mary MacKillop will have a special resonance in Otago's Arrowtown, writes Shane Gilchrist.15 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldAustralia to get first saintMary MacKillop (1842-1909) is set to become Australia's first saint.14 Oct 11:07 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money:</i> Brethren launches Kiwisaver schemeThe Exclusive Brethren church has launched its own KiwiSaver scheme, writes David Chaplin.14 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldHitler exhibition opens in GermanyThe first German exhibition since the Second World War to deal exclusively with Hitler and Nazism opens in Berlin.13 Oct 08:45 PM
KahuTe Papa ban on pregnant women 'just advisory'A warning for pregnant or menstruating women to stay away from an exhibit tour is just an advisory and women could decide to ignore it, Arts, Chris Finlayson says.11 Oct 10:47 PM
KahuAnger at Te Papa ban on pregnant womenFeminists have criticised a rule forbidding pregnant or menstruating women to attend a Te Papa exhibit.11 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelSpain: Pilgrim's progressGalicia is well-known to the tens of thousands who arrive on foot each year at the end of the pilgrimage known as The Way of St James.09 Oct 10:21 PM
